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Undergraduate Religious Studies

2019 Fall Term

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INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN RELIGIONS

RELIGST 111

An introduction to the major religious traditions in the cultural areas of South, Southeast, and East Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.

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INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN RELIGIONS

RELIGST 112

An introduction to the major religious traditions that have shaped Near Eastern and Western culture; especially Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS

RELIGST 242

This course explores the historical development and manifestations of Native American religions from before European contact to the present. The course examines the diverse experiences of Native Americans, analyzes the changing roles of Native American religions, and questions traditional conceptions of Native Americans and Native American religions throughout American history.

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SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

RELIGST 353

A study of the function and forms of religious groups in primitive and contemporary societies; a theoretical examination of religion as a basic social institution. (Offered jointly with sociology).

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MODERN RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS

RELIGST 371

Modern Religious Movements will introduce students to the historical development and contemporary manifestations of various religions or religious traditions throughout the world from the early modern era to the present. It explores both those religious forms born within the modern era and those religious movements that are shaping religious expression today.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

RELIGST 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable